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How do you figure the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

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The stock values of all 30 companies are added up and divided by 0.12283402, the new divisor.

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What does the Dow Jones Industrial Average do?
It's a stock index, tracking the weighted average performance of 30 major stocks. See related link.
What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is an average of 30 companies' stock and is often used as a way to determine how the stock market is doing. However, there is criticism of whether this is an accurate...
Who introduced the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
Charles H. Dow (1851-1902) introduced the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) in 1896 when the market was not considered a respectable venture because of unscrupulous dealers, massive speculation,...
When was the Dow Jones Industrial Average introduced?
Charles H. Dow (1851-1902) introduced the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) in 1896
What year did Dow invent the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
1900